Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25537, David Doolittle, Conn. New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Conn- New York
Doolittle, David
W 25537
Ann Elizabeth
B.L. Mt. 358 32-160-55.
CONTENTS

11.089 Pennsylvania
David Doolittle
of Luzerne Co in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Newell of the Regt commanded by Col Willet in the Pennsylvania line for Conn
17 Mo. P. ————— $ 56.66
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 56. Dollars — 66 — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 o day of March 1833 — Sent to and  Simon Wilkesbarre Pa
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 113.32 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept 1833 28.33
$ 141.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John J. Sprague Clerk Book 8 Vol. 5 Page 13

Order to pay 37.
July 1841.
Lt to Genl A. W. Buell
Feb. 13/50

3551 Pennsylvania Phil a . Mary Elizabeth Doolittle widow of David Doolittle Conn served in the Revolutiona-
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 56 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 14 th day of February 1853 and sent to
Geo. M. Russell Ulster Bradford Co. Penn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 113. Vol. A

Date of death not in AB

215. 170
Act March 3. Oct. 2. /17
Ann E. Doolittle, wid.
David Doolittle, hu. Ann Elizabeth wid: David Doolittle
bapt. Sunian h Pri
led. M ar riage to Willet
no. 4. M ar 25 83
Vowg. war
July 5-3-3551
AD:160000 per 28/56 A. D.
Rev. Mr.
G. W. Russell Milan Pa.
Vol D = 118

This is to certify that David Doolittle of Braintree in the state of Pennsylvania and Miss Ann Elizabeth Bartlett of Auburn in the state of Pennsylvania were by me joined together in Holy Matrimony on the eleventh day of April A.D. 1836
Daniel Cook, Justice of the Peace

Declaration of Darius Doolittle a soldier of the Revolution under act of Congress June 7. 1852

Declaration of David Doolittle, to obtain the benefit of a pension under act of Congress - passed June 7. 1832.
State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss
On this fourth day of September A.D. 1832, personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Com. Pleas of Luzerne County - David Doolittle of Brookton Township in said County and sixty seven years - being duly sworn, saith that the following declaration is just and true - that he entered the service of the United States - under the following named officers and served as here stated Sworn and Subscribed in open court this 4th. Sep. 1832 David Doolittle H. Pettebone Prob.
David Doolittle being duly sworn saith that he was born the twenty first day of January A.D. 1765 at Watertown Connecticut of which he has no records. -
September 1. 1782 - he entered in the York State Troop at Hampton - Schuyler County - under Captain Simon Slaus - for two years in Col. Mawruss Regiment; wagoners. - and was generally stationed at Fort Plank in New York on the Mohawk line - was in the service fifteen months

when he was regularly discharged - which discharge he has since lost - His discharge was signed by Peter B Pierce -
Oct 1781 - he was a substitute for Deacon Ransom took an draft in the Connecticut Mother Breed one month and was discharged was under Capt Baldwin - Detached at Storrs - Conn. This Deponent was never an officer - That he lived in Connecticut till about fifteen or sixteen years ago when he removed into Luzerne County Pennsylvania and has lived nine or ten years in Braintree This Deponent was during his service in Col Willis Regiment when mentioned on the detachment that went to take "Swage Fort" as it was denominated and was in the partial engagement that took place with the Brits and Indians on the expedition - and was slightly wounded in the finger by a bullet from a bayonet -
This Deponent refers to Robert Foulard who served in Col Willis Regiment with him about a year and four months and John Whitcomb who served in the same company about six months the winter after we went to "Swage" This Deponent now has received a pension and hereby relinquishes all right and claim to any other pension but this - and that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state - He further states he is acquainted with the same  the same and of the same township - & John Whitcomb of Mindanao an adjoining township - Swage Fort subscribed in } David D. D. D. D. Open Court Sept. 4. 1832 } H. Pettibone } Prob }

Samuel Stevens aged sixty six years being only known deposit and says that he is well acquainted with David Southwick and has known him for ten years and upwards and he has universally been deemed and reported among his neighbors and friends to have been a soldier of the Revolution - That he is a person of good repute for honesty and veracity - and tho he can not recall the truth of the above and so on - James Sterling sworn & subscribed in open court this 4. Sept. 1852
H. Pettebone Prob
John Whitcomb aged sixty four years being only known says that he has known David Southwick the above applicant fifty years and more - That this deponent was in the Continental Army with the said David Southwick at Fort Plain in the Company of Captain Stevens in battalion of Col. Miller - for a period of five months and more - That this deponent believes the facts set forth in the above declaration to be true - And that the said David is reported among all his neighbors as being a soldier of the Revolution - John Whitcomb sworn & subscribed in open court this 4. Sept. 1852
H. Pettebone Prob.

Robert Freeland aged Seventy years and upwards of Falls Township, being duly sworn saith that he has been acquainted with the above applicant, David Smith for fifty years and more - states that he knew said applicant before the revolution and served in the same company, commanded by Captain Stewell - at Fort Plain in the years 1782 & 83 for a period of sixteen months - and he further believes that the above declaration is true. -
Sworn & subscribed in open court this 21. Sep. 1832
his Robert P. Freeland mark
H. Potteltony Clerk

State of Pennsylvania County of Bradford ss
On this twenty seventh day of September eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared before me the Hon. Harry Ackley, one of the Associate Judges of the County Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County and State above written, Ann Elizabeth Doolittle, a resident of Pike, in the State of Pennsylvania, aged sixty four years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the 2 d Section of the Act of Congress passed on the 3 d , February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of David Doolittle who was a private in the Army of the Revolution. For the particulars of which service she respectfully refers to the testimony presented by the said David Doolittle in order to obtain the Certificate of Pension which Certificate is herewith presented; She further declares that she was married to the said David Doolittle on the eleventh day of April eighteen hundred and thirty six; that her said husband died on the first day of May eighteen hundred and fifty one; that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she has not intermarried since the death of the said David Doolittle, but is still his widow. Ann Elizabeth Doolittle
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me, And I certify the applicant from bodily infirmity is unable to appear in Open Court. Harry Ackley Associate Judge

Know all men by these presents that I, Ann Elizabeth Doolittle of Pike, in the State of Pennsylvania, the within named applicant, do hereby appoint George W. Russell of Ulster, Bradford County and State of Pennsylvania, My true & lawful attorney for me and in my name to receive from the United States the Pension Certificate to which I may be entitled, and to do all lawful things concerning it.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this twenty seventh day of September A.D. 1853.
Attest.
G W Russell
Ann Elizabeth Doolittle [Seal]
Harry Ackley
Acknowledged before me the Hon. Harry Ackley one of the Associate Judges of the County Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Bradford and State of Pennsylvania this twenty seventh day of September 1853.
Harry Ackley

State of Pennsylvania Bradford County } ss. I Allen McKean, Prothonotary of the County Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that the Honorable Harry Ackley whose name appears to the foregoing annexed Affidavit and Power of Attorney, is and was at the time of signing the same (to wit on the 27th day of Sep r 1853.) an Associate Judge of said County Court; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; that he is duly commissioned and sworn.
Also
I do hereby certify, that Chauncy Frisbie Esquire whose signature appears to the Affidavit of Almon E. Doolittle and Adaline Doolittle, is and was at the time of signing the same (to wit on the 28th day of September 1853.) a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State above written, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the above named signatures of Harry Ackley and Chauncy Frisbie are genuine, and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at Towanda this 3 rd day of January A D 1854.
Allen M c Kean
Prothonotary
Per N. J. Keeler Deputy.

State of Pennsylvania } ss County of Bradford }
On this 28th day of September 1853, personally appeared before me Chauncy Frisbie Esqr one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for the County and State above written
Almon E. Doolittle, and Adaline Doolittle, both residents of Bradford County, Pennsylvania, who after being duly sworn according to law declares, that they were acquainted with the late David Doolittle, a revolutionary Pensioner, and Ann Elizabeth his wife; that she is his lawful widow, These deponents did not see them married, but knows they lived together as Man and wife, and that they were generally reputed to be married; that she has his Estate as his widow, and that the said David Doolittle died at Braintree, Pennsylvania, on or about the first day of May one thousand eight hundred and fifty one; they were not either of them present at his death, but were both present at his funeral
They further swear that they are disinterested witnesses:
A E Doolittle
Adaline Doolittle
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written;
I further certify that Almon E. Doolittle and Adaline Doolittle are both credible witnesses.
Chauncy Frisbie Justice of the Peace

BOUNTY LAND
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
215.470
Mrs. Ann E. Doolittle
Widow of David Doolittle
Printed by
G. W. USSELL,
Milan, Bradford County, Pa. to whom please send a Warrant by Mail

STATE OF Pennsylvania } ss. COUNTY OF Bradford
On this 12th day of September A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Ann Elizabeth Doolittle aged sixty six ( 66 ) years a resident of Bradford County in the State of Pennsylvania who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of David Doolittle deceased, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Simeon Newel in the New York State Troop Regiment of Col Merriams Willits in the war of the Revolution
That her said husband at on or about the day of A. D., for the term of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of about 13 months and was honorable Discharged , at on the day of A. D.
She further states that she was married to the said David Doolittle in Auburn Susquehanna  Deans on the 11th day of April A. D. 1836 by one Daniel Bookey a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Ann Elizabeth Bartlett that her said husband died at Brantrom Wyoming Co on the 1st day of May A. D. 1857 and that she is now a widow at the date of executing this her declaration, and having obtained a Bounty Land warrant under act of for acres, No. which she has legally transferred and disposed of, and not within her power to return, she refers to said declaration for evidence of her husband's service, and her marriage, &c.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under act approved March 3d, 1855. She also declares that she has never received nor applied for Bounty Land under this, or any other act of Congress, except as above stated.
Attest Abner B. Bartlett R. C. Bartlett
Ann Elizabeth her mark Doolittle
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written ; and I certify that I believe the claimant to be the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in said claim.
Joshua Burrows J. P. [L. S.]
STATE OF Pennsylvania } ss. COUNTY OF Bradford
On this 12th day of September A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Abner B. Bartlett and Rachel C. Bartlett residents of the State of Pennsylvania and County of Bradford who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally and well acquainted with Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Doolittle who saw her sign her name (make her mark) to the foregoing declaration, that they know her to be the identical person therein represented, and that she is now a widow ; and they swear they are disinterested witnesses. they saw her  said husband  the first day of May A.D. 1857. and saw him  buried on the 3 day of May 1857  Abner B. Bartlett
R. C. Bartlett
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of September A. D. 1855 ; and I certify that the said Abner B. Bartlett and Rachel C. Bartlett are credible and respectable citizens
Joshua Burrows J. P.

State of Pennsylvania County of Bradford ss
On this twelfth day of September A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Ann E Doolittle who after being duly sworn according to law de- -w, that she made an Application for, and received a Revolutionary Pension Certificate (the Certificate was dated Feb'y 1st 1854, for $86.66 per annum) with said application she forwarded to the Pension Office her Certificate of Marriage, and proof of her husband's death &c to which papers she respectfully refers this her Application.
Ann E. Doolittle Mark
Attest J. B. Bartlett N. C. Bartlett
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before me
Joshua Burrows J.P.
BOND
VOL. 10
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 G. W. B. B. 1855

Know all men by these presents, That I, Ann Elizabeth Doolittle of the County of Bradford and State of Pennsylvania and the widow of David Doolittle deceased, who was a soldier in the service of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint George W. Russell , of Milan, Bradford Co., Pa., my true and lawful Attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate, or warrant, due me by virtue of my deceased husband's service in the United States under existing laws granting Bounty Lands to the officers and soldiers or their widows and minor heirs, for services rendered in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, an Attorney, or attorneys under him, for the purpose aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in and about the premises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 12 th day of September 185 5 . A. B. Bartlett R. C. Bartlett
Ann Elizabeth Doolittle [L. S.]
Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Bradford and State of Pennsylvania this 12 th day of September 185 5
Joshua Barrows [L. S.]
STATE OF Pennsylvania } ss. COUNTY OF Bradford }
I, Allen McLean Prothonotary of the County Court in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that Joshua Barrows whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration, affidavit and power of attorney, is, and was at the time of signing of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of Office, at Towanda this twenty seventh day of September A. D. 185 5
Allen McLean Prothonotary Per N. J. Kuler Deputy

No 9.129
Pennsylvania
P-57
Lusp a
Nov. 14. 1832
Obj. 16 Adm on 17 mos. Private $ 56.86
sent to Philadelphia Pension
Wilkesbarre
Pa

BRIEF in the case of David Goodlittle of Mansfield County of Luzerne in the State of Pennsylvania (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 67  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     Sept. 17 82 16 Private Capt. Newd. Col. Willet   Oct 1781 1 as substitute as Capt. Baldwin  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Englis & Indians  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Litchfield, Connecticut  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living & Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
correct
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Jas M. Wilson Examining Clerk.

June 1, 1934
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mr. C. M. Doolittle C/o Leslie D. Forman & Company, Inc., 70 Maiden Lane New York City
DAVID DOOLITTLE W. 25537 RA-J/MLB See
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of one David Doolittle who served in the Revolutionary War from New York State.
You are furnished herein the history of the only soldier named David Doolittle found in the Revolutionary War records of this office; the data therein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 25537, based upon his service in the Revolution.
David Doolittle was born January 21, 1765, in Watertown, Connecticut; the names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Connecticut, he enlisted in October, 1781, and served one month as private in Captain Baldwin's Connecticut company stationed at Norwalk, Connecticut. He enlisted September 1, 1782, in the "York State troops" at Hampton, Litchfield County, Connecticut, served as private in Captain Simeon Newell's company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York regiment stationed at Fort Plain and was in an engagement with the British and Indians at "Swego" (Oswege) Fort in February, following, in which he was slightly wounded in his finger by a thrust from a bayonet, length of this service sixteen months.
The soldier resided in Connecticut until about 1807 or 1808, when he moved to Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 4, 1832, at which time he was residing in Braintrim Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, where he had lived nine or ten years.
He died May 1, 1851, at Braintrim, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.

David Doolittle, while a resident of Braintrim, Pennsylvania, married April 11, 1836, in Auburn, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, Miss Anna Elizabeth Bartlett, of said Auburn, Pennsylvania.
Soldier's widow, Ann Elizabeth Doolittle, was allowed pension on her application executed September 27, 1853, at which time she was aged sixty-four years and a resident of Pike, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; in 1855 she was still residing in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
No reference was made in the claim to children.
In 1853, Almon E. Doolittle and Adaline Doolittle were both residents of Bradford County, Pennsylvania, their relationship to soldier's family not shown.
In 1855, Abner B. Bartlett and Rachael C. Bartlett were both residing in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, their relationship to soldier's wife, Ann Elizabeth, not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

2, Rep: & Co: & Org: Mass: C: A: ; "many 50,
Boyston"

Payments to be made at Philadelphia — by First W. S. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Pennsylvania —
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book C Vol. 8 Page 13 by — John P. Sprague Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, David Woolittle of the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Fifty-Six dollars and Sixty-Six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 23 rd day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
Lewis Cass
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Please send all communications respecting the within Application to Geo. W. Russell
Ulster.
Bradford Co.
Penn a .

State of Pennsylvania } County of Susquehanna } ss.
J. A. Ward
Prothonotary of the County Court in and for the State and County above mentioned, do hereby certify that Daniel Cooley Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the annexed Certificate of Marriage of David Doolittle and Ann Elizabeth Bartlett, was at the time of signing the same (to wit on the 11th day of April 1836.) a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly Commissioned and Sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Montrose this 23 rd day of December A.D. 1853.
J. A. Ward Prothonotary. R. T. M. Williams

LESLIE D. FORMAN & CO., INC.
ROYAL INDEMNITY CO.
SPRINGFIELD F. & M. INS. CO.
AUTOMOBILE & INLAND MARINE DEPARTMENTS
TELEPHONE: JOHN 4-4214
70 MAIDEN LANE
NEW YORK
LESLIE D. FORMAN
C. J. BRICKELL
C. M. DOOLITTLE
OSCAR PAYRLEITNER
H. B. DEAR
May 23, 1934
U.S. Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
According to the records of the War Department, one, David Doolittle , served in the Revolutionary War in New York State in Captain Gillett's company, being mustered in August 31, 1782, for two years. These records contain nothing further and I am writing to ask if you have any additional information that could be made available to me.
Any courtesy you may find it possible to extend will of course be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
C. M. Doolittle
D/D

1915, may 4. Tombstone date to Mrs. A. M. Hawke. Letter with S.F. 2 24 31. Ebenezer Parish. Fr.
1934, June 1 - Hist to C. M. Doolittle
Reg WIDOW, & C.
File No. 25537
Ann E. Doolittle
Widow of David Doolittle
Priv. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3 " 1833
Index:—Vol. a , Page 191
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Brief in the case of Ann Elizabeth Doolittle, wid. of David Bradford County and State of Pennsylvania, act 3 d Feby: 1853.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th June, 1832. Two persons testifying to general reputation of marriage & cohabitation & Original Marriage Certificate is filed.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Geo: W. Russell Esq. Ulster.
Name and residence of Agent
Bradford Co: Pa:
A. B. Doyne Examining Clerk.

copy of Pension cert te
David Hoolittle late a Revolutionary Soldier in capt n Joel Gillette's & capt n Simeon Newells co. in col. Willetts Regt of Infantry.
C. P. Lewis Attorney Detroit Michigan.

War Department Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th June 1832 David Doolittle of the State of Pennsylvania who was, a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Fifty Six dollars Sixty six Cents per Annum during his Natural life commencing on the 11 th of March 1831, and payable semi annually on the 11 th of March, and 11 th of September in every year -
LB
11,089
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 23 rd day of March One thousand eight hundred and thirty-three.
Lew Cass.
Secretary of War
Examined and countersigned H. Edwards.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Entered on Book, Payments to be made at Philadelphia by First U.S. Bank. Agent for Paying Pensions in the agency of Pennsylvania Recorded in the Pension Office in Book E Vol 5. Page 13 by John T. Sprague Clerk,
State of Pennsylvania Allegheny County ss.
J. M. Ostrout Notary of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a Pension Certificate in the Possession of David Doolittle and by me copied this day in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and the Seal of said Court this 17 th day of January AD 1850 -
J. M. Ostrout Notary

Pension Agency, Philada. July 29 th 1841,
Sir:
At the request, of Mr John Brock Attorney, I forward herewith the Pension papers of David Poorlittle and Ambrose Gaylord. These were given in charge of a person some two months since for him, and are now only delivered. Be pleased to inform me if this circumstance will remove the objection, - which otherwise could be made - to the Power of Attorney not being dated within ninety days. -
I avail myself of this opportunity to inquire, whether a similar objection would be overlooked: were a paper presented, and returned for some error to be corrected, the limited period of date expiring in the intervening time? -
I am, Sir, very respectfully Your Obt. Servt
J Solms P. A.
D. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.

And the said Court hereby declare their opinion in the examination of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Samuel Sterling, John Whitcomb and Robert Freeland who have severally signed the preceding Certificate are residents of Luzerne County aforesaid that they are Credible persons and their statements are entitled to Credit.
I Henry Pettibone, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of David Doolittle for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this fourth day of September One thousand Eight hundred and thirty two
Henry Pettibone Proth.

Filed Jan 17 1854
Widow of Ann Elizabeth Dootittle, Widow David. No 4156.
Marion Co. Pa.
NA 53
$56.66 Penn Am. Com: Feb: 3.7853.
Rev.
Gro: W Russell, Alster, Pa.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Pension Office, Official Business

✓ 35,832
} New Ames

N 11080 6a
Ann Elizabeth Doolittle
Friend David Doolittle
Bradford Co., Pa.
Remains of Washington City
Pa. Feb 10
10
Received of

42 57
Gen. Off: 9 th Jan'y 1854.
Sir, Please certify that to which the within name of pensioner was paid, on the date of his death.
Yours Respectfully
J. M. Allen Commissioner,
David Scoullate, Act 1832 $56.66 per annum, Paid to 4 March 1857.
J. Burch Auditor
Francis B. Hunt, Esq. } Third Auditor. deputy } H. M. ... }